Bridgefield were pushed all the way by City of Birmingham in the men’s promotion tournament at Haberdashers today (21 April) before completing their third win of the weekend and ensuring a place in Division 3 next season.
The teams were level at 5-5 after two periods and 7-7 after three. Tom Curwen immediately edged Bridgefield in front before Ryan Padbury equalised for Birmingham. Curwen then hit the winner to make the final score 9-8, neither side managing a goal during the remaining five minutes.
The other promotion spot went to Cheltenham Spartans, who beat Castleford 15-12. Alex Hall scored six for Castleford, who drop out of BWPL next season along with Birmingham.
The teams were level at 5-5 after two periods and 7-7 after three. Tom Curwen immediately edged Bridgefield in front before Ryan Padbury equalised for Birmingham. Curwen then hit the winner to make the final score 9-8, neither side managing a goal during the remaining five minutes.
The other promotion spot went to Cheltenham Spartans, who beat Castleford 15-12. Alex Hall scored six for Castleford, who drop out of BWPL next season along with Birmingham.
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